Troops of the Joint Task Force in the North-West, Operation Fansan Yamma, have neutralised scores of terrorists in the Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
During the operation, several other terrorists reportedly escaped with serious wounds.
The Coordinator of the Joint Media Coordination, Lt. Col. Abubakar Abdullahi, revealed this in a statement on Monday.
Abdullahi said the troops successfully conducted a fighting patrol in response to a distress call from residents and vigilantes of Yar Galadima village in the area.
Abdullahi said the development occurred in the early hours of Sunday when the troops were alerted that terrorists were attacking the village.
He said, “The troops responded promptly to provide assistance and restore peace to the affected area.
“During the patrol, the troops encountered terrorists who laid ambush at two different locations on the approach to the village.
“The ambush sites were cleared by the troops and some of the terrorists were neutralised while others fled.”
Abdullahi further said the air component of Operation Fansan Yamma promptly dispatched aircraft to provide close air support to the troops.
He said, “As the troops continued their advance to the village, the fleeing terrorists were equally engaged by the aircraft, leading to scores of terrorists neutralised.”
Abubakar stressed that the troops remained dedicated to eliminating terrorist threats in the North-West.